About the book

• The author has made a significant contribution to the repositioning of social welfare to development in South Africa.
• The book is the most up-to-date text available in the field.
• The book provides a comprehensive historical perspective of social welfare in South Africa.
• Both the theoretical and practical issues of using a social development model for social welfare are discussed.
• The book includes clear chapter summaries and critical thinking questions.
• The text refers to South African examples of programmes and projects.